Band 7 Social Worker - Assertive Outreach Team

Job summary

An exciting opportunity is available for a motivated and innovative AMHP Specialist Social Worker to work within our busy Assertive Outreach Team in a culturally diverse area.

We work with adults 25 years plus and support people who have historically avoided contact with mental health services and do this using a flexible and creative approach to engagement.

You will be expected to work within a multi disciplinary team, care coordinating a caseload supporting the recovery ethos from a social care perspective and have a genuine interest in working with service users with severe and enduring mental health issues, and their carers'.

We have weekly MDTs and case busts, within the case busts we have experienced support from a wide range of professionals, safeguarding, Behavioural Family therapist (BFT), psychology and supervisions.

The Assertive Outreach service operates over 7 days per week, 365 days per year. The team work a shift pattern consisting of day shifts (9:00am - 5:00pm), late shifts (12:00pm - 8:00pm) and weekends (9:00am - 5:00pm), as required.

The ability and willingness to travel across the Birmingham & Solihull area for work purposes is required for this role.

Main duties of the job

Main requirements as a Social Worker / Care Coordinator:

You will be able to evidence an in depth knowledge of a range of legislation, including but not limited to - The Care Act, The Mental Capacity Act, The Mental Health Act, safeguarding policy, and the Equalities Act.

You must be able to communicate effectively at all levels, demonstrate competent risk assessment and risk management skills.

To contribute to the team by managing a caseload and leading on the most complex and specialist assessments.

In return we can offer a friendly and supportive multi disciplinary environment in which to develop through training opportunities, regular individual and group supervision and a supportive team ethos.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential
-Extensive Mental Health Act knowledge and experience
-Qualification in Social Work
-Qualification and approved AMHP

Care coordination

Essential
-Experience or knowledge in care coordination

Desirable
-Risk assessment experience
-Care planning and implementation

Knowledge and experience

Essential
-Experience in Mental Health working with SMI
-Experience of safeguarding Adults and Children
-CTO recalls to hospital
-Detaining patients under section 2 and 3

Desirable
-MCA knowledge and experience